Buying Assistant - Global Retailer

About the role

Working closely with Buyers and Assistant Buyers, you'll play a key role in supporting the buying function through accurate data management, inventory tracking and effective communication with internal teams and external suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain accurate item and vendor records
• Update pricing, terms, descriptions and supplier details
• Produce weekly department recap figures and report
• Review inventory reports and resolve stock discrepancies
• Track stock orders and replenishment activity
• Issue and track vendor contracts and agreements
• Liaise with regional offices, warehouses and suppliers
• Support merchandising projects and sample management
• Assist across the department and wider business as required
• About You:
• Degree educated (preferred)
• Strong numeracy skills - essential
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Benefits (After 90-Day Probation)
• Executive membership for you + 3 others
• Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Optical benefit after 1 year
• Dental benefit after 2 years
• 20 days annual holiday
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK without restriction.
• If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.

Additional Information

Excellent career development opportunity with a $100bn global retail brand An outstanding opportunity for a highly numerate Buying Assistant to join one of the world's largest and most successful retailers. This role will suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced, data-driven buying environment and is looking to build a long-term career within retail head office functions. We are particularly keen to hear from candidates with experience in established retail brands such as John Lewis, Debenhams or similar large-scale retailers. The Role at a Glance: Job Title: Buying Assistant Location: Watford, Hertfordshire (Office Based) Salary: £35,048 Package: Excellent Benefits + Career Progression Hours: Full Time - 40 hours per week

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